Fire leaves family of six homeless

Fire started in family's basement

It was the late-night call forever changing the lives of the Hurren family from Guthrie. The Hurren family was watching a movie when a friend called to tell them their home was on fire. By the time they made it back, flames were already shooting through the roof.

Firefighters said the call came in just after midnight Sunday morning. The fire started in the home's basement and moved quickly to the attic.

A north wind only fueled the blaze, forcing fire crews to call for reinforcements. Engines stayed at the scene until early Sunday morning. By the time firefighters left, the home was declared a total loss along with everything inside.

"They were all out to a movie so they didn't they got a call from the fire department, 'Hey your house in on fire you need to come home,'" said neighbor Sara Jackson, who spent Sunday gathering donations for the family.

"It's pretty awesome how fast people are willing to step up and help out," said Ali Hall, a friend of the family. "Even for people they don't know."

Friends of the Hurren's said they're spending the next few nights in a hotel. Donations can be dropped off at the Noble Avenue Baptist Church in Guthrie.

Fire officials say there's no official cause for the fire yet. They're waiting on nearly 3 feet of ice to thaw in the home's basement before they'll be able to investigate.